Oskaloosa, Iowa – Construction of the new dormitory building on the east side of the William Penn University campus will begin the week of March 26. A ground breaking ceremony will be held at 11:15 a.m. on Thursday, March 29. Lacey Street will be closed starting March 26, and will remain closed through the end […]
(DES MOINES) – Tulip Queen Alexa Zylstra and her court: Kelly Anderson, Hannah Martin, Sarah Van Maanen, and Taylor Van Woerkom visited the State Capitol March 21st and met with Reps. Jim Van Engelenhoven (R-Pella) and Guy Vander Linden (D-Oskaloosa). The court met with legislators, passed out Dutch letters and promoted Pella Tulip Time. Pictured […]
(DES MOINES) – A group of 7th graders from Oskaloosa Christian School visited the State Capitol this week and met with Reps. Betty DeBoef (R-What Cheer) and Guy Vander Linden (R-Oskaloosa). Pictured are Reps. DeBoef, Vander Linden, and the group from Oskaloosa Christian School.
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Oskaloosa Robotics Teams capped off a successful year with a dinner Thursday evening in the High School Cafeteria. Joyce Eveland, one of the coaches for the teams is proud of the accomplishments the students have made this year, as both robotics teams qualified to attend the Iowa Championships in Iowa City […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – “To be just enthusiastic about the success of others as you are about your own” is just a part of the Optimist Club Creed, but also exemplifies the service of it’s two most recent honorees. This year, the group honored Cynde Briggs and Candi Slobe for their years of service in beginning […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Shrine Circus is once again headed for the Jacobson Center on the Iowa State Fairgrounds Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Some local Shriners helped to make it possible for over 40 local Special Olympics Athletes to see the show by donating over 80 tickets to help those athletes attend. Tammy Sparks, who […]
As the temperatures rise, unfortunately so do car burglaries. Some burglar’s prefer “easy targets” such as unlocked cars with valuables inside. Here are some tips to minimize your chances of being a victim: Always lock your car, no matter if it is parked in front of your residence or in your driveway. If you do […]
PELLA — Central College was named a Finalist for the Presidential Award by the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS). Central was one of only 14 schools in the nation—and the only one in Iowa—awarded the distinction. “To be named a national finalist is, indeed, an elite honor,” said Mark Putnam, Central College president. […]
Local Bands, Pre-Race Concerts to Drive More Fans to Attend NEWTON, IA. – March 22, 2012 – As part of the initiative to improve the already great fan experience, Iowa Speedway is moving this year’s concert acts to the pre-race festivities – allowing more fans an opportunity to attend. Also new for this year: local […]
State government Web sites will now all have a common look and feel, similar navigation, and serve Iowans from a citizen-centric viewpoint (DES MOINES) – Gov. Terry E. Branstad and Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds today announced that the Website Standardization Committee established by Executive Order 73 last May has completed the necessary steps to formulate […]
